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Easy Chocolate Cupcakes

By Diana Rattray, About.com

At a Glance
Cook Time : 20min
Course : Cakes, Dessert
Special : Easy, For Kids
Type of Prep : Bake
Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional
Occasion : Back to School, Birthdays, Christmas, Halloween
 
An easy chocolate cupcake recipe and more chocolate cakes and cupcakes below. Make these cupcakes for a snack or a kids' party.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour milk or buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup hot water
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